The 8 Best Private Walking Tours in Stockholm

1.Walking Tour of Stockholm Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,175 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $24Our pick

Start at 10 a.m. near Parliament and walk through Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Gaia, Sophie, Aggie, or Kyra. Expect stories about Swedish politics, royal life, the Nobel Prize, narrow lanes, and local customs. Groups are limited to 20, and entry fees are generally extra.

“Excellent guided tour. Zoe was lovely, helpful and present to answer all questions. Great knowledge of the history of the town. Thank you once again!”

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2.Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 719 reviews · from $15

Join Nordic Freedom Tours for a two-hour public walk through Gamla Stan, from Mälartorget and the German Church to Riddarholmen and the Royal Palace. Guides such as Julia, Ben, Kenze, and Antonia bring Swedish history to life with stories, odd details, photo stops, and useful Stockholm tips.

“It was such an insightful experience, learning about the history and culture of Sweden. Could you please send me the group picture that we took? Just for my memories. Many thanks.”

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3.Best of Stockholm Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 645 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk Stockholm with an English-speaking local guide in a group of no more than 10. You’ll see Stortorget, the Royal Palace, Riddarholmen, City Hall, the Nobel Prize Museum, and the Royal Opera, while guides such as Berna, August, Lise, Michael, and Zenid add history, humor, and local tips.

“Our tour guide Bertha (sp?) was excellent! Very knowledgeable about the history and sites in Stockholm. 3 hours passed very quickly. I highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Walking Tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, Gamla Stan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 451 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Walk Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Ben, Märta, Helena, or Caroline. In about two hours, you’ll see Iron Boy, Riddarholm Church, Storkyrkan, Stortorget, the Royal Palace, and the narrow Mårten Trotzigs gränd, with history, humor, and useful advice along the way.

“M was an Amazing guide! Great energy the whole time and had so much to tell us about Swedish history!!”

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5.Old Town Historical Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · from $52

Join Kiki, an Authorized Stockholm Guide and native English speaker, for a relaxed two-hour walk through Gamla Stan. See medieval lanes, the Royal Palace, St. George and the Dragon, Stockholm Cathedral, and local shopping and dining spots in a group of up to 10.

“Our guide was amazing - informative and personable. We learned a lot.”

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6.Old Town Guided Walking Tour (English / Deutsch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 284 reviews · from $29

Spend two hours walking Stockholm’s Gamla Stan with an English- or German-speaking guide. See Stortorget, the Nobel Prize Museum, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, Riddarholmen, and Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, with historic images and a small fika snack along the way.

“Our guide was super friendly and we learned a lot from him. Thans!”

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7.Old Town Walking Tour, stories and secrets

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 275 reviews · from $16

Spend two hours walking Gamla Stan with an English-speaking guide such as Sara or Sarah. See Stortorget, the Royal Palace, tiny Mårten Trotzigs Gränd, Riddarholmen, and Mynttorget while hearing stories about Swedish monarchs, daily life, and Stockholm’s lesser-known corners.

“The tour was great, the guide was excellent. Great experience.”

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8.Best of Stockholm: Private Walking Tour with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · 1 - 6 hours · from $49

Meet your local guide at Stockholm Central Station for a private walk shaped around your interests. See Gamla Stan, Södermalm, Djurgården, local food spots, and scenic city views. Choose a 1 to 6-hour outing in English or Swedish, with attraction tickets and transport extra.

“Soe was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable and despite booking a 1 hour tour, he was very happy to spend more time with us to make sure we saw everything. Thank you!”

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